Lakhimpur Kheri Farmer Achieves Million-Rupee Earnings from Guava Farming, Taiwan Pink & VNR Varieties in High Demand
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Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers Thrive with Taiwan Pink, VNR Guava; High Market Prices
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News18•10-03-2026, 19:39
Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers Thrive with Taiwan Pink, VNR Guava; High Market Prices
•Farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri are increasingly adopting horticulture, especially guava cultivation, supported by Uttar Pradesh government subsidies.
•Guava varieties like Taiwan Pink and VNR are popular due to year-round demand, low costs, and high profitability, bearing fruit multiple times annually.
•Farmer Vikarmendra Prasad Bhalla cultivates 20 acres of guava, earning significant profits from varieties like Taiwan Pink, which yields 50-60 kg per plant.
•Taiwan Pink guavas (200-600g) sell for ₹40-₹60/kg, while VNR guavas (300-850g) fetch ₹60-₹80/kg, ensuring high returns.
•The VNR variety, yielding twice a year, has helped farmers like Bhalla earn lakhs, inspired by online resources and peers.